Hammond Times, Volume 11, Number 157, Hammond, Lake County, 20 December 1916 — Page 3

Wednesday. Dec. 20, 1916

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(By Inlted lr-.) HOULTON. ME.. Dec 20. Aroostock county today Is the richest county in the United States. The northermost county of Maine snatched the crown from Los Angeles county, .California. The hum-ble potato did it.

Potatoes that sold for 75 cents a

(Special to The Times.) "WHITING. IXD.. Dec. 20. An erroneous impression has gone out that a sweeping: order by the Standard Oil Company of Indiana will give all employes of the company a ten per cent bonus at the next pay day. The facts are these: that all salaried employes

barrel a few years ago now bring $4.75 I Satins under $3,000 per annum will and farmers here r holding mu.-h of ' the 1( Per cent bonus- This 13

their crop for $5 a barrel.

As a result of this unprecedented prosperity, Houlton is now the second richest town in the country, ranking next to Brookline, the richest in the world. Fifty car-loads of automobiles, not flivvers .are on their way here. It is estimated that $100,000 is coming into this county daily from the potato crop alone. This Is no real estate boom, for you can't buy enough ground to bury a potato to its eye.

done because no advance in wages has been eriven them this year to meet the high cost of living. The wage men have been given an Increase and they will again be provided for on the first of January with another increase whose percentage is not fixed but depends entirely on their earning capacity and wages now scaled at the plant. Selling agency employes who are on a salary basis wil get the 10 per cent bonus , as indicated in the order- the

agents received yesterday.

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everyone will be, from Santa Claua to the baby, at the splendid array of Christmas cakes and pastry that will be found at our bakery ready for your enjoyment. For those who love the "goodest of good things," a Xmas present of a delicious cake is most appropriate. Let us have your orders early so as to avoid disappointments.

Hammond Modern Bakery

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Hammond.

3049-59 East 92nd Street. SOUTH CHICAGO Big Showing of Holiday Furniture A Few of Our Many Xmas Gifts. " Easy Rockers from --- S3.25 Big Assortment of Cedar Chests fom ! --$10.00 Large Line of. Pedestals Prices p f m S2.25 Floor Lamps In a large variety of styles. Up from 10.00 Ladies' Writing Desks in oak and mahogany. Up from 5.00 Morris Reclining Chairs Large selection. Up from SI 0.00 Give One of Our Music Cabinets . "L'p from S9.50 Give Him a Humidor or Smoking Stand. Up from $1.75 Cee Our Large Selection of Library Tables. Up from 9.50 Children's High Chairs and Rockers in a large variety of styles. Up from 81.50 Telephone Stands are always acceptable. Up from S2.25 BISSELS CARPET SWEEPERS jtr All prices.

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A BEAUTIFUL HIGH-GRADE PIANO Held to satisfy debt and will be sold to highest bidder to effect quick sale. This is a handsome new $500.00 piano made by one of the oldest piano manufacturers in America. Owner wishes to leave city and is compelled to realize cash on this piano to justify a claim at once. A grand bargain and an investment for you if you can buy immediately. Call at 170 Plummer Ave., Hammond, to get particulars and see this piano.

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Those Who Have Not Completed Their Xmas Shopping will find the Lion Store Better Prepared to Help Them Make Selections.

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Gills for Father and Son .irfv. k Imported Silk Nckwer rj4jg. Large generous open-end . ym&SftS four-in-hands, a great variytl OA.V'SS "ty of rich co!or tones- Put Affc6t. -? -& up in Xmas A m& KSt --'GSlRi foxes at 1.00 viPvCS - Avl J1- Thsre are hundred of j mV,' 1 J VIM leutif ul four-in-hands In V AS VV-iVfiV this showing, made of a SM szz h Tk pplendi(i iuanty slIk JT tfffiy Men's Neckwear at 50c ' vvCTf 5-' ' KlJdQ If 'ou want to please a man V2$5"X-y7 f"'- '7 with a tie choose one from , this beautiful display of 1 ' . ' silk neckwear "v - C-? - now selling at 9UL . , J Plenty of Pretty Neckties Vj' N,-. j? Here at 25c. Men's Tubular Style Silk Mufflers " inches long, 9 Inches wide, Jr!ark and white, narrow and wido stripes; regular $1.00 kind. In Xmas box at T5 Men's Silk Mufflers Hundreds of them in all the latest styles; , every wanted color. Priced at from ?3 down to , 1.00 Combination Sets Consisting of a pair ot lisle web Suspenders with leather ends, and a pair of Garters, at.., , 59C Men's Suspenders Finest lisle web, with leather ends, a good assortment of patterns. In Xmas boxes, at 59 Men's Blanket Bath Robes Matle of fine quality blanket cloth, splendid patterns, all wanted colors. Each 2.50 Manhattan Shirts Will-eurely please him. We've scores of pretty patterns, French or laundered cuffs, at - SI .75 Men's Silk Hose Well fashioned of pure thread silk, every wanted colors; also black and white. Pair i ' 50

Gifts lor Mother and

Daughter Eiffel Brand Fiber Silk Hose . Colors are pink, light blue, yellow, red, also black and white; two pair in a Christmas box at 50? New Richelieu Silk Hose Full fashioned pure thread silk hose, stripes and plain colors. . Splendid vaiue. Price --- -- S1.00 Pretty Gift Hose Finest quality Italian silk hose: white, black and all wanted colors. Pair

Boudoir Caps A number of new styles to choose from; they a:v.

made of crepe de chine, trimmd in ribbons and dainty laces. Specially priced at 5S? Women's Neckwear At 25c, 50c and 75c we show a number of pretty collars in organdy and net; very appropriate for gift purposes. Collar and Cuff Sets Of white broadcloth, prettily embroidered' JnVhjte silk. Priced at .. gj cjq Beautiful Embroidered Handkerchiefs Of pure linen, pretty designs. Pat up in a Christmas box at 25?' Women's Pure Irish Linen Handkerchiefs With hand embroidered corners. Put up 3 in a Xmas box at . Women's Hand Bags Xew small shapes of genoiae pin seal, eiiic lined, with fittings. Special : gj

Slippers for Comfort Women's Juliets They are made of good quality felt, ribbon drawn or fur trimming", gray, black and maroon. Pair t 1.25 Misses' and Children's Juliets Made of red felt; child's, 79c; misses', pair 85

250 Pairs of Women's Fur Trimmed Felt Juliets With flexible leather soles, colors are gray, maroon and black. Pair $1.00 Boudoir Slippers- Of fine soft kid, in red, gray and black, flexible leather soles. Pair $1.25 and--$1.00 Children's Rubber Boots They are made, of Boston rubber with corded silk tops; sizes 5 to KHg... -1.50 Men's Everett Style Slippers Tan or black, McKay sewed soles, ideal gift slippers. Pair SI. 00 Men's Romeo Style House Slippers Tan or black, hand sewed leather soles. Priced at S2.00 Beautiful gifts of Cut Glass

Fern D i s h F.rilliant cut glass, floral and mitre cutling, with liner. Priced for

s. this sale at... $2.49

8-inch Bowls Rich American cut glass, beautiful floral and hob nail cutting. Sale price

each .- -S1.9S

Handled Basket Brilliant cut glass, pretty floral cut

ting. Priced for the Xmas sale at " SI. 9& Bon Bon Dishes Beautiful sparkling American cut glass; a large variety of shapes and cuttings. In one lot. Priced tt - S1.9S

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in which to complete your Xmas Shopping. Better come here where assortments are the Best.

If He Smokes, Give Him a Pipe or Box of Cigars

Men's Pipes French briar bowls, curved or straigit 'stem genuine amber bits, in leathe ette case, at ' S1.50

Men's Pipes At "50c, 75c and $1.00 we show some splendid-value pipes, any one of which wowld be appreciated as a gift. Smoking Stands Natural wood stands, in . mahogany finish, complete with glass ash try, cigar rest and match box holder. Special at i...m Box Cigars San Felice, John Ruskin and New Bachelor, well known 5c cigars. Box of 50 at g2 2o Box Cigars The famous Tom Keene Sc cigars. Box of 50 at $2.10; box of 25 priced at SI 0 Havana Londres, Curly Maid and Lord Sheldon, Box of CO at $1.50; box ot 25 priced at .. 75c Flashlight, La Azora Opera, Blendwell, Booster and Little Cyro. Box of 25 at . SI 00 Pocket Knives

Metal Pen Knives Fancy embossed silver plated handles with shackle to attach to watch chain; best quality Bteel blade

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12-k. Rolled Gold Pen Knives Artistic designs, with best quality blades and nail file; has shackle to attach to watch chain; $3.50 values. This sale...- SI. 98 Pearl Handled Pen Knives "With two blades, made of Warlow's best Sheffield steel, hand forged and tempered. Xmas sale at - 48C Razors, Keen Cutter and Shure-Edge With ebony, horn or American Ivory handles and best quality razor steel blades; every one guaranteed. On sale at $1.48, $1.93 and I - - - - - S2.98

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for Xmas Gifts

Beautiful new creations, moderately priced. Genuine Red Fox Sets of choice quality, ball muff, head and tail trimmed, large animal scarf, at S22.50

Luxurious Red Fox Seta; Very finest grades. Priced at $65, $50 and - -- - $45.00 GeHuine Hudson Seal Ball Muff and Stole IYiced at - - $31.50 Raccoon Sets New round muff and animal scarf. Priced at -; S30.00 Nuturia Sets Scarf and Muff of an excellent quality. Per set - 27.50 Highest Grade Black Fox Sets Ball. Muff and Scarf. Priced at - - - --- - $46.50 Genuine Eastern Mink Sets Beautifully matched skins. Priced at - - - - $100 Beautiful Mole Sets Scarf and Ball Muff. Priced at $12.50 .Tiger Coney Ball Muff and Scarf Special at - - $5.98 Separate Muffs Skunk Opossum, Ball Muff. Special at .y.. - - $22.50

Pretty Silk Blouses Specialfy

Priedtfor Xmas

A Sale of Silk Blouses Ten pretty new styles in silk crepe de chine and Georgette crepe; lace trimmed, hand embroidered, pin tucked and plain tailored models; all wanted colors. Beautiful $6.00 Blouses, this sale only $3.98 Gift Blouses A pretty assortment in crepe de chine, messaline, tub silk and jap silk; all shades. Special - $2.48

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Lingerie Blouses Fine sheer lawns and voiles, high-low collars lace and embroidery trimmed. Special SI. 50 Jumbo Rope Stitch Sweater Coats Shawl collar, two pockets, all colors; women's and misses' sizes $5.98 Women's Blanket Bath Robes Pretty floral patterns; sailor collar and turn-back cuffs, cord and tassels. Special $1.08 Japanese Silk Kimonos Of a fine quality silk in Empire stylo, trimmed in satin with silk cord and tassel. Special $5.9S Pretty Flannelette Kimonos Empire styles, nicely trimmed in satin, beautiful patterns to choose from. Special at $2.48 Silk Taffeta Petticoats Circular styles with deep flounce, with plain or flowered ruffles, changeable and plain colors. At.ggejg Women's Brassieres Several styles, made of cluny and linene with lace shoulder straps. Special at 505 Crepe de Chine Bodices Trimmed with pretty laces and insertions.

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